Nashua, NH — November 4, 2025, Whitney Barney was injured in a box truck accident at about 11:30 a.m. on the F.E. Everett Turnpike/U.S. Route 3.
Authorities said a 2013 Dodge Avenger and a 2020 International box truck collided next exit 8.
Dodge driver Whitney Barney, 33, was flown to an area hospital with serious injuries after being extricated from her vehicle, according to authorities. A child riding with her was hospitalized with minor injuries.
The truck driver was not hurt, authorities said.
Authorities have not released any additional information about the Hillsborough County crash at this time.
Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman
When people hear that a box truck collided with a car on a major highway, their first thought is usually, “How does something like that even happen?” And that’s exactly the right question to ask. The crash here between a Dodge Avenger and a box truck left one person seriously hurt and a child injured, but we still don’t know how the collision actually occurred, or why.
Authorities haven’t said whether the box truck hit the car or the other way around. They haven’t said whether either vehicle was changing lanes, stopped in traffic or even what lane the crash happened in. Without those basic facts, it’s impossible to draw conclusions, but that doesn’t mean there’s no way to get answers.
In situations like this, the first place I look is the truck itself. Most box trucks, especially newer ones like this 2020 International, are equipped with black box technology that records how fast the truck was going, whether it braked and what the driver was doing in the moments before impact. That data can shed light on whether the truck was speeding, following too closely or making any sudden moves. Likewise, dash cam footage or in-cab video can help clarify who changed lanes, who reacted and whether either driver had time to avoid the crash.
Of course, driver behavior is just one part of the equation. I’ve handled cases where a crash like this wasn’t just about a driver making a mistake. It was about the company that hired them in the first place. Did they check the driver’s record before putting them behind the wheel? Was there any training to prepare them for highway driving in tight traffic conditions? If a company cut corners on hiring or skipped over red flags in a driver’s history, that’s a problem too.
And we can’t overlook other unanswered questions: Was the box truck stopped in the lane due to a mechanical issue? Was there construction, traffic backup or some other hazard that contributed? Depending on those answers, responsibility might shift, or be shared between more than one party.
Ultimately, what matters most is getting a full picture of what happened. That can’t happen unless someone takes the time to gather all the available evidence, analyze it carefully and ask the questions that don’t show up in a crash summary.
Key Takeaways:
- It’s unclear from public reports how the box truck and car came into contact or which driver initiated the collision.
- Black box data, dash cams and cell phone records are critical to understanding the truck driver’s actions at the time of the crash.
- Hiring practices, driver history and training may be relevant if the truck driver made a preventable error.
- The absence of detailed information means responsibility is still an open question.
- Independent investigation is essential to determine what actually happened and who, if anyone, failed to act responsibly.
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